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First of all, legally/constitutionally there is nothing anyone can say. Freedom of/from Religion is a biggie in this country.
I am no big fan of any "Religion" however, I think it will be a great healing tool within the community. Park 151 or whatever it will be called is more than just a mosque, it is a community center. Hopefully, the people who have the biggest rift will go there to speak with the religious leaders there. My guess is they will be met with rather caring individuals who have been hurt by 9/11 just as much as them. As much as I would love to say all religion is bad, that just is not the case. For as much hate that can be attributed to religion, you can find as much love if not more. Either way, I blame Glenn Beck and his Beck-tards for making this an issue. Would any of you be up-in-arms if it was a church being built there? No one would blink.
This country is not a "Christian Nation" as some would like to believe, but a nation with no religion. One that allows the full spectrum from Full on Atheist, to Full on White Power... and every extreme and in between.
Next time I am in the city, I really want to visit the place and see how they are helping the community. I am sure it will be an emotional and eye opening experience.
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